Category: Tennis

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The 2024 French Open is into its second week, and as has so often been the case for the last 15 years of grand slam tennis, Novak Djokovic is the man to beat, having lifted his third Roland-Garros title last year with a straight-sets victory over Casper Ruud in the 2023 final. Djokovic enters Roland-Garros...

Andy Murray is one of the finest male tennis players of the past 20 years and among the most successful sportspeople Britain has produced. A three-time major winner and twice an Olympic gold medallist, Murray boasts a career that would leave most professionals envious, even though he had the misfortune of competing at a time...

The French Open is back at Roland-Garros in 2024, promising an exciting tournament on the famous Parisian clay courts. Carlos Alcaraz, despite not winning here before, is a top pick due to his impressive performances on clay and recent victory at Indian Wells. Defending champion Novak Djokovic, despite a challenging start to the year and...

The second grand slam on the tennis calendar for 2024 is underway at Roland-Garros, with the 123rd edition of the French Open. It’s the only one of the four grand slam events to take place on clay courts in Paris, and the two world number ones on the respective ATP and WTA Tours, Novak Djokovic...

The 123rd edition of the iconic grand slam Roland-Garros is set to captivate millions around the globe. Known for its glamorous Parisian backdrop and the intense drama of its clay courts, the 2024 French Open promises to deliver yet another unforgettable grand slam spectacle. This year’s tournament will once again bring together the biggest names in...

During the past two years the LTA in consultation with the All England Club have been reviewing the entire grass court season with the intention of improving the experience for fans and players. The purpose of the review has been to raise the profile and visibility of tennis in Britain during the run up to...

The Queen’s Club will host a professional women’s tennis tournament for the first time in more than 50 years – but at the expense of a similar event in Birmingham. Queen’s has been a men-only event since 1973 but from 2025 will start a week earlier and last a fortnight, with the women following immediately...

The 2024 Italian Open began on Wednesday, May 8, as the world’s best tennis players arrived at the at the Foro Italico Complex in Rome. It’s the 81st edition one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar, and with 1000 ATP Tour Masters points up for grabs, one veteran is returning to a tournament...

Another one of the jewels in the crown of global tennis gets underway on Wednesday, May 8, as a key event on both the ATP and WTA Tours begins at the Foro Italico in Rome. The 81st edition of the Italian Open will see the best players in the world battle it out for events...